Hiking Trails in the Adirondacks:
Bobcat Trail

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The Bobcat Trail is a 1.25 mile path connecting the VIC building with the Paul Smith’s College Campus. The trail can be accessed either from the Logger’s Loop Trail near the VIC building or from the Keese Mills Road trailhead, across from the Saunders Sports Complex on the PSC Campus.

The northern portion of the trail (close to the VIC building) runs roughly parallel to State Route 30. It is a pleasant, fern-lined trail through mainly coniferous forest. The trail then curves right and leads downhill toward Heron Marsh. It intersects with the Heron Marsh Trail just south of the floating bridge.

The Bobcat Trail then curves off to the left at a well-marked intersection. The trail meanders through mainly coniferous forest. Wildflowers that flourish on this section of the trail include Dewdrop (False Violet) and Goldthread. The trail then turns to the right to run along the power line for a short distance until it reaches the Keese Mills Road.

The VIC trails are free and open to the public, from dawn to dusk, spring through fall. In winter, the trails are open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers for a fee. Day or season passes may be purchased.

This unofficial site celebrates the beauty of the scenic trails at the Paul Smith's College VIC. It is designed to provide detailed material on the plants and wildlife visitors can observe along each of the VIC's fourteen trails.